Most Important 100 Current Affairs Of Assam 2025 January

1. What role does the Tiwa community play in organising Jonbeel Mela in Assam in January 2025?
A) Leads industrial trade negotiations
B) Facilitates traditional governance and barter
C) Promotes digital payment systems
D) Organizes modern agricultural workshops
Answer: B) Facilitates traditional governance and barter

2. What cultural theme is emphasised in Rupkonwar Jyotiprasad Agarwala’s works, celebrated in January 2025?
A) Urban modernization
B) Assamese identity and heritage
C) Technological innovation
D) Political reforms
Answer: B) Assamese identity and heritage

3. Which initiative is central to Assam’s ₹10 lakh crore economy goal by 2028, announced in January 2025?
A) Digital India
B) Advantage Assam 2.0
C) Swachh Bharat
D) PMKSY
Answer: B) Advantage Assam 2.0

4. What was the primary focus of the Advantage Assam 2.0 Tokyo Roadshow in January 2025?
A) Promoting tourism campaigns
B) Attracting foreign direct investment
C) Enhancing agricultural exports
D) Developing digital infrastructure
Answer: B) Attracting foreign direct investment

5. What rehabilitation goal does the Barpeta District Jail agricultural program pursue in January 2025?
A) Industrial skill development
B) Sustainable farming for inmates
C) Urban planning training
D) Digital literacy programs
Answer: B) Sustainable farming for inmates

6. What environmental issue impacted the Assam Water Bird Census at Deepor Beel in January 2025?
A) Overpopulation of migratory birds
B) Habitat degradation
C) Excessive funding allocation
D) Improved water quality
Answer: B) Habitat degradation

7. What ecological harm is caused by rat-hole mining in Assam, as reported in January 2025?
A) Enhances biodiversity
B) Causes land degradation
C) Improves soil fertility
D) Reduces water pollution
Answer: B) Causes land degradation

8. What strategic role does Assam’s Defence Corridor play in January 2025?
A) Boosts tourism revenue
B) Secures North-east India
C) Promotes cultural festivals
D) Enhances agricultural output
Answer: B) Secures North-east India

9. What is the primary cargo transported under the Jal Vahak Scheme at Pandu Port in January 2025?
A) Electronics
B) Cement
C) Textiles
D) Food grains
Answer: B) Cement

10. Who was commemorated in Assam on January 22, 2025, for contributions to women’s empowerment?
A) Bhupen Hazarika
B) Tarun Ram Phukan
C) Gopinath Bordoloi
D) Bishnu Prasad Rabha
Answer: B) Tarun Ram Phukan

11. Which industry is the focus of Project INROAD in Assam in January 2025?
A) Textile manufacturing
B) Rubber production
C) Electronics development
D) Tourism promotion
Answer: B) Rubber production

12. What global recognition did Assam achieve for tourism in January 2025?
A) UNESCO World Heritage status
B) 4th spot on NY Times 2025 list
C) Top adventure tourism destination
D) Best cultural festival hub
Answer: B) 4th spot on NY Times 2025 list

13. What cultural ritual is central to Jonbeel Mela in Assam in January 2025?
A) Bihu dance
B) Agni Puja
C) Boat race
D) Literary debate
Answer: B) Agni Puja

14. Which Assamese cinema pioneer was celebrated in January 2025 for films like Joymoti?
A) Bhabendra Nath Saikia
B) Rupkonwar Jyotiprasad Agarwala
C) Jahnu Barua
D) Parvati Prasad Barua
Answer: B) Rupkonwar Jyotiprasad Agarwala

15. What is the primary environmental benefit of the Jal Vahak Scheme in Assam in January 2025?
A) Reduces soil erosion
B) Promotes eco-friendly transport
C) Enhances air quality
D) Increases forest cover
Answer: B) Promotes eco-friendly transport

16. What is a key coordination challenge for Assam’s Defence Corridor in January 2025?
A) Lack of funding
B) State-central government coordination
C) Overcrowded infrastructure
D) Lack of investor interest
Answer: B) State-central government coordination

17. What music genre is associated with Rupkonwar Jyotiprasad Agarwala in January 2025?
A) Bihu Sangeet
B) Jyoti Sangeet
C) Rabha Sangeet
D) Bhakti Sangeet
Answer: B) Jyoti Sangeet

18. How does Jonbeel Mela support Assam’s economy in January 2025?
A) Reduces agricultural output
B) Supports artisans and local trade
C) Promotes industrial growth
D) Enhances digital literacy
Answer: B) Supports artisans and local trade

19. Which protocol route supports the Pandu Port cargo service in January 2025?
A) India-Nepal Protocol Route
B) Indo-Bangladesh Protocol Route
C) India-Bhutan Protocol Route
D) India-Myanmar Protocol Route
Answer: B) Indo-Bangladesh Protocol Route

20. What is the tourism impact of Assam’s NY Times ranking in January 2025?
A) Reduces tourist inflow
B) Enhances global visibility
C) Limits cultural events
D) Decreases economic growth
Answer: B) Enhances global visibility

21. What infrastructure supports Project INROAD’s rubber production in Assam in January 2025?
A) Digital hubs
B) Model smokhouses
C) Urban markets
D) Tourist centers
Answer: B) Model smokhouses

22. What incident in Dima Hasao highlighted rat-hole mining issues in January 2025?
A) Flood disaster
B) Mining accident
C) Earthquake event
D) Fire outbreak
Answer: B) Mining accident

23. Which policy aligns with Advantage Assam 2.0 in January 2025?
A) Digital India
B) Act East Policy
C) Swachh Bharat
D) Make in India
Answer: B) Act East Policy

24. What social impact did Tarun Ram Phukan promote in Assam, as noted in January 2025?
A) Technological innovation
B) Women’s empowerment
C) Environmental conservation
D) Urban development
Answer: B) Women’s empowerment

25. Which vessel transported cargo at Pandu Port under the Jal Vahak Scheme in January 2025?
A) MV Ganga
B) MV Trishul
C) MV Brahmaputra
D) MV Yamuna
Answer: B) MV Trishul

26. What cultural festival is linked to Rupkonwar Jyotiprasad Agarwala in January 2025?
A) Bihu
B) Silpi Divas
C) Durga Puja
D) Jonbeel Mela
Answer: B) Silpi Divas

27. What conservation challenge was noted at Deepor Beel in January 2025?
A) Overpopulation of birds
B) Habitat degradation
C) Excessive funding
D) Improved water quality
Answer: B) Habitat degradation

28. What economic sector is prioritized by Advantage Assam 2.0 in January 2025?
A) Digital education
B) Foreign investment
C) Agricultural subsidies
D) Urban planning
Answer: B) Foreign investment

29. What is the primary focus of the Barpeta Jail program in January 2025?
A) Industrial training
B) Inmate rehabilitation
C) Tourism promotion
D) Digital infrastructure
Answer: B) Inmate rehabilitation

30. What is the strategic significance of the Siliguri Corridor in Assam in January 2025?
A) Tourism hub
B) North-east security
C) Cultural exchange
D) Agricultural exports
Answer: B) North-east security

31. What traditional practice is a feature of Jonbeel Mela in January 2025?
A) Digital transactions
B) Barter system
C) Industrial trade
D) Urban markets
Answer: B) Barter system

32. What aspect of Rupkonwar Jyotiprasad Agarwala’s films was highlighted in January 2025?
A) Use of modern CGI
B) Promotion of Assamese culture
C) Focus on urban issues
D) Political narratives
Answer: B) Promotion of Assamese culture

33. What was the cargo capacity of the Pandu Port service in January 2025?
A) 500 tonnes
B) 1,000 tonnes
C) 1,500 tonnes
D) 2,000 tonnes
Answer: C) 1,500 tonnes

34. What is a key infrastructure component of Project INROAD in January 2025?
A) Digital hubs
B) Model smokhouses
C) Urban centers
D) Tourist facilities
Answer: B) Model smokhouses

35. Which event complemented Assam’s NY Times tourism ranking in January 2025?
A) Jonbeel Mela
B) Advantage Assam 2.0
C) Jal Vahak launch
D) Defence Corridor opening
Answer: A) Jonbeel Mela

36. What social issue is associated with rat-hole mining in Assam in January 2025?
A) Worker safety violations
B) Technological advancements
C) Environmental compliance
D) High employment rates
Answer: A) Worker safety violations

37. What is the cultural significance of Agni Puja at Jonbeel Mela in January 2025?
A) Promotes modern governance
B) Fosters communal harmony
C) Enhances agricultural output
D) Supports digital literacy
Answer: B) Fosters communal harmony

38. Which companies partner with Project INROAD in Assam in January 2025?
A) Reliance and Tata
B) Apollo and CEAT
C) Adani and Birla
D) Mahindra and Godrej
Answer: B) Apollo and CEAT

39. What is the rehabilitation focus of the Barpeta Jail program in January 2025?
A) Digital skills training
B) Sustainable agriculture
C) Industrial manufacturing
D) Urban planning
Answer: B) Sustainable agriculture

40. What trade benefit does the Jal Vahak Scheme offer Assam in January 2025?
A) Enhances air connectivity
B) Boosts eco-friendly trade
C) Promotes urban development
D) Supports digital infrastructure
Answer: B) Boosts eco-friendly trade

41. What is the economic impact of Jonbeel Mela in Assam in January 2025?
A) Reduces artisan income
B) Supports traditional economies
C) Promotes industrial exports
D) Enhances digital transactions
Answer: B) Supports traditional economies

42. What inspired Rupkonwar Jyotiprasad Agarwala’s Jyoti Sangeet in January 2025?
A) Modern pop music
B) Vaishnavism and Bhakti
C) Urban folk traditions
D) Industrial themes
Answer: B) Vaishnavism and Bhakti

43. What is the primary goal of Assam’s Defence Corridor in January 2025?
A) Cultural preservation
B) Security and manufacturing
C) Tourism development
D) Agricultural expansion
Answer: B) Security and manufacturing

44. What global ranking did Assam achieve in January 2025 for tourism?
A) 1st
B) 4th
C) 10th
D) 20th
Answer: B) 4th

45. What is the significance of Tarun Ram Phukan’s role in Assam’s history, noted in January 2025?
A) Cultural reforms
B) Freedom movement leadership
C) Technological advancements
D) Environmental policies
Answer: B) Freedom movement leadership

46. What is the capacity of MV Trishul under the Jal Vahak Scheme in January 2025?
A) 500 tonnes
B) 1,500 tonnes
C) 2,500 tonnes
D) 3,000 tonnes
Answer: B) 1,500 tonnes

47. What is the primary focus of Advantage Assam 2.0 in January 2025?
A) Digital literacy
B) Investment ecosystem
C) Agricultural subsidies
D) Urban infrastructure
Answer: B) Investment ecosystem

48. What environmental factor reduced bird counts at Deepor Beel in January 2025?
A) Improved habitat conditions
B) Pollution and habitat loss
C) Overfunding of conservation
D) Increased tourism
Answer: B) Pollution and habitat loss

49. What is the cultural role of Silpi Divas in Assam in January 2025?
A) Celebrates agricultural achievements
B) Honors Rupkonwar Jyotiprasad Agarwala
C) Promotes industrial growth
D) Supports digital education
Answer: B) Honors Rupkonwar Jyotiprasad Agarwala

50. What is a key feature of the Barpeta Jail program in January 2025?
A) Cultivation of rare fruits
B) Industrial training
C) Digital education
D) Urban planning
Answer: A) Cultivation of rare fruits

51. What is the strategic location of Assam’s Defence Corridor in January 2025?
A) Brahmaputra Valley
B) Siliguri Corridor
C) Barak Valley
D) Kamrup District
Answer: B) Siliguri Corridor

52. What traditional governance aspect is highlighted at Jonbeel Mela in January 2025?
A) Digital voting systems
B) Community dialogue and barter
C) Industrial policy reforms
D) Urban governance models
Answer: B) Community dialogue and barter

53. What is the primary cargo route for Pandu Port in January 2025?
A) India-Nepal
B) Indo-Bangladesh
C) India-Bhutan
D) India-China
Answer: B) Indo-Bangladesh

54. What economic goal was announced for Assam in January 2025?
A) ₹5 lakh crore by 2028
B) ₹10 lakh crore by 2028
C) ₹15 lakh crore by 2030
D) ₹20 lakh crore by 2035
Answer: B) ₹10 lakh crore by 2028

55. What social issue does rat-hole mining violate in Assam in January 2025?
A) Digital access rights
B) Worker safety and rights
C) Environmental compliance
D) Urban development goals
Answer: B) Worker safety and rights

56. What is the cultural impact of Rupkonwar Jyotiprasad Agarwala’s films in January 2025?
A) Promote urban lifestyles
B) Strengthen Assamese identity
C) Focus on political reforms
D) Highlight technological advances
Answer: B) Strengthen Assamese identity

57. What is the primary benefit of Project INROAD for Assam’s economy in January 2025?
A) Boosts tourism revenue
B) Enhances rubber production
C) Promotes digital literacy
D) Supports urban expansion
Answer: B) Enhances rubber production

58. What event in January 2025 boosted Assam’s tourism alongside the NY Times ranking?
A) Jonbeel Mela
B) Jal Vahak launch
C) Defence Corridor opening
D) Barpeta Jail program
Answer: A) Jonbeel Mela

59. What is the primary focus of the Jal Vahak Scheme in Assam in January 2025?
A) Air transport
B) Inland waterway trade
C) Road connectivity
D) Digital trade platforms
Answer: B) Inland waterway trade

60. What is Tarun Ram Phukan’s contribution to Assam, noted in January 2025?
A) Cultural reforms
B) Indian National Congress leadership
C) Technological innovation
D) Environmental policies
Answer: B) Indian National Congress leadership

61. What is the economic role of Jonbeel Mela in Assam in January 2025?
A) Promotes digital transactions
B) Supports artisan trade
C) Enhances industrial exports
D) Reduces agricultural output
Answer: B) Supports artisan trade

62. What is the significance of Assam’s Siliguri Corridor in January 2025?
A) Cultural heritage hub
B) Strategic security zone
C) Tourism destination
D) Agricultural center
Answer: B) Strategic security zone

63. What is the primary goal of the Barpeta Jail program in January 2025?
A) Digital skill development
B) Inmate rehabilitation through farming
C) Industrial training
D) Urban planning education
Answer: B) Inmate rehabilitation through farming

64. What policy supports Assam’s investment initiatives in January 2025?
A) Digital India
B) Act East Policy
C) Swachh Bharat
D) PMKSY
Answer: B) Act East Policy

65. What is the cultural significance of Jyoti Sangeet in January 2025?
A) Promotes urban music
B) Enhances Assamese heritage
C) Focuses on industrial themes
D) Supports digital media
Answer: B) Enhances Assamese heritage

66. What environmental challenge was noted at Deepor Beel in January 2025?
A) Overpopulation of species
B) Declining biodiversity
C) Excessive conservation funding
D) Improved habitat conditions
Answer: B) Declining biodiversity

67. What is the strategic focus of Assam’s Defence Corridor in January 2025?
A) Tourism promotion
B) Security and manufacturing
C) Cultural preservation
D) Agricultural development
Answer: B) Security and manufacturing

68. What is the primary cargo of the Jal Vahak Scheme in January 2025?
A) Textiles
B) Cement
C) Electronics
D) Food grains
Answer: B) Cement

69. What global visibility did Assam gain in January 2025?
A) UNESCO cultural status
B) NY Times tourism ranking
C) Industrial export award
D) Digital innovation hub
Answer: B) NY Times tourism ranking

70. What is the cultural role of Jonbeel Mela in Assam in January 2025?
A) Promotes modern governance
B) Fosters traditional unity
C) Enhances digital literacy
D) Supports industrial growth
Answer: B) Fosters traditional unity

71. Which organization facilitated the Jarawa Tribe’s voter inclusion in January 2025?
A) Election Commission of India
B) Andaman Adim Janjati Vikas Samiti
C) Ministry of Tribal Affairs
D) National Human Rights Commission
Answer: B) Andaman Adim Janjati Vikas Samiti

72. How many states were covered by the Watershed Development Projects in January 2025?
A) 5
B) 10
C) 15
D) 20
Answer: B) 10

73. What technology is proposed to improve PDS efficiency in January 2025?
A) Virtual reality
B) AI and blockchain
C) Cloud computing
D) 5G networks
Answer: B) AI and blockchain

74. What percentage of rural households own smartphones per ASER 2024 in January 2025?
A) 57%
B) 84%
C) 98%
D) 100%
Answer: B) 84%

75. What role did Kalaripayattu play at the 38th National Games in January 2025?
A) Competitive sport
B) Demonstration sport
C) Excluded event
D) Award ceremony
Answer: B) Demonstration sport

76. Which river is associated with the Ratle Hydroelectric Project in January 2025?
A) Jhelum
B) Chenab
C) Ravi
D) Beas
Answer: B) Chenab

77. Who visited the Konark Sun Temple in January 2025?
A) Indian Prime Minister
B) Singapore’s President
C) Japanese Prime Minister
D) UN Secretary-General
Answer: B) Singapore’s President

78. When will the Narayana Guru Digital Research Resource Platform be fully online?
A) January 2025
B) May 2025
C) December 2025
D) May 2026
Answer: B) May 2025

79. What triggered South Korea’s political crisis reported in January 2025?
A) Economic downturn
B) Martial law declaration
C) Trade embargo
D) Nuclear test
Answer: B) Martial law declaration

80. What experiment is part of ISRO’s PSLV-C60 mission in January 2025?
A) Lunar landing
B) Space Docking Experiment
C) Solar observation
D) Deep-space communication
Answer: B) Space Docking Experiment

81. How many Blue Flag beaches does India have as of January 2025?
A) 5
B) 10
C) 13
D) 20
Answer: C) 13

82. Which movement supported Gandhi’s Non-Cooperation Movement, as noted in January 2025?
A) Kuka Movement
B) Swadeshi Movement
C) Quit India Movement
D) Khilafat Movement
Answer: A) Kuka Movement

83. What is the role of the Lokpal in January 2025?
A) Environmental regulation
B) Anti-corruption oversight
C) Electoral reforms
D) Economic policy
Answer: B) Anti-corruption oversight

84. What is the expected non-performing asset rate by March 2026 per the FSR in January 2025?
A) 2%
B) 2.6%
C) 3%
D) 4%
Answer: C) 3%

85. What was swapped in the 2015 India-Bangladesh Land Boundary Agreement, reported in January 2025?
A) 111 Indian enclaves for 51 Bangladeshi enclaves
B) 51 Indian enclaves for 111 Bangladeshi enclaves
C) Maritime boundaries
D) Military bases
Answer: A) 111 Indian enclaves for 51 Bangladeshi enclaves

86. What is the budget for the Watershed Development Projects approved in January 2025?
A) ₹500 crore
B) ₹700 crore
C) ₹1,000 crore
D) ₹8,134 crore
Answer: B) ₹700 crore

87. What is a key challenge in the Public Distribution System in January 2025?
A) Overproduction of grains
B) Aadhaar-based exclusion errors
C) Excessive storage capacity
D) Lack of demand
Answer: B) Aadhaar-based exclusion errors

88. What is the focus of the Narayana Guru Digital Research Resource Platform in January 2025?
A) Agricultural innovation
B) Equality and universal brotherhood
C) Space technology
D) Maritime security
Answer: B) Equality and universal brotherhood

89. What is the design of the Konark Sun Temple, noted in January 2025?
A) Pyramid
B) Chariot with 24 wheels
C) Dome structure
D) Rectangular fort
Answer: B) Chariot with 24 wheels

90. What is the role of the Tobacco Board of India in January 2025?
A) Promotes food crops
B) Manages FCV tobacco production
C) Regulates sugar exports
D) Enhances textile trade
Answer: B) Manages FCV tobacco production

91. Which beaches received Blue Flag certification in January 2025?
A) Kappad and Chal
B) Varkala and Bekal
C) Puri and Gopalpur
D) Marina and Kovalam
Answer: A) Kappad and Chal

92. What is the significance of the Kuka Movement, as noted in January 2025?
A) Promoted caste discrimination
B) Opposed British rule
C) Focused on economic reforms
D) Supported urban development
Answer: B) Opposed British rule

93. What supports the Lokpal’s anti-corruption efforts in January 2025?
A) Digital India Act
B) Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
C) National Education Policy
D) Environmental Protection Act
Answer: B) Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988

94. What is the purpose of ISRO’s PSLV-C60 mission in January 2025?
A) Lunar exploration
B) Orbital rendezvous demonstration
C) Weather monitoring
D) Deep-sea research
Answer: B) Orbital rendezvous demonstration

95. What was the outcome of South Korea’s political crisis in January 2025?
A) Economic sanctions
B) President Yoon’s impeachment
C) New trade policy
D) Military expansion
Answer: B) President Yoon’s impeachment

96. What is the focus of the SVAMITVA Scheme in January 2025?
A) Digital education
B) Rural property rights
C) Urban development
D) Industrial growth
Answer: B) Rural property rights

97. Which river is linked to the Kishanganga Hydroelectric Project in January 2025?
A) Chenab
B) Jhelum
C) Ravi
D) Sutlej
Answer: B) Jhelum

98. What is the cultural significance of Kashi Tamil Sangamam in January 2025?
A) Promotes digital literacy
B) Fosters cultural exchange
C) Enhances industrial trade
D) Supports agricultural reforms
Answer: B) Fosters cultural exchange

99. What is the primary focus of the Chola Empire book highlighted in January 2025?
A) Technological advancements
B) Architectural achievements
C) Political reforms
D) Environmental policies
Answer: B) Architectural achievements

100. What is celebrated on National Youth Day in January 2025?
A) Gandhi’s birth anniversary
B) Swami Vivekananda’s birth anniversary
C) Sardar Patel’s contributions
D) Tagore’s literary works
Answer: B) Swami Vivekananda’s birth anniversary